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Tuesday, 7 April 2015

Stockport League

It has just come to my attention that Macclesfield 'A' have won Division 2 of the Stockport League with a match to spare. 9 wins from 9 matches has put them in an unassailable position. Macclesfield 'B' also need only one point from their final two matches to take the Division 3 title.In Division 1, Holmes Chapel still have 2 matches to play but will finish 3rd whatever their outcome.So many congratulations to Macclesfield, who join Wolverhampton League Division 1 winners Stafford as NSDCA clubs competing successfully in other competitions.

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FIDE Laws Of Chess

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Summary Of Law Changes 2017

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English Chess Federation

ECF Grading List

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Performance Grades Spreadsheet

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NSDCA Grading Limits

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Board Count/Board Elimination Rules

Several people have asked for clarification of the Board Count/Board Elimination rules used to determine the result of drawn matches in cup competitions. Please click here to view a brief explanation of how these rules are applied.